Off the Shelf
September 2017
Volume 2 | Issue 9
In This Issue
STAFF
Nanci M. Hill,
Library Director

Diane Annunziato,
Assistant Director / Reference

Carole Hamilton,
Office Manager

Ellie Szafran,
Circulation Librarian

Cheryl Salem,
Assistant Circulation Librarian

Penny Berube,
Children's Librarian

Joan Powers,
Library Assistant - Children's
 
Christine Radzik
Library Assistant - Children's, Young Adult & Reference 

 
Cathy Bence,
Reference Librarian | Web Site

Catherine Cloutier
Young Adult Librarian

Lydia Gravell
Head of Technical Services

Richard Kasilowski
Maintenance

Colette Marion, Robin Gadue, Laura Sanscartier, Amy Spence, Melissa Ryan, Katie Krikoris, YoungOak Lim, Marina Morse, Joyce Servente

Trustees

Eric Jackson, Chair
Dr. Linda Trouville, Vice-Chair
Monique Verville, Secretary
John Dyer
Jim Nolan   


DirectorDeskFrom the Desk of the Director
It's September.  I don't know about you, but I'm usually spending this time binge-watching episodes that I missed from my favorite shows last season, before the new season begins.   
 
Fall is the perfect time for binge-watching, whether you're catching up on your favorite shows, watching all the scary movies that you can find, or viewing favorite films from the past.  There's something about the crisp air and lazy Sunday afternoons, with the smell of apples baking in the kitchen and a warm cozy afghan, that make you want to curl up in front of the television.
 
We've got some good news for you! We have just added six new Binge Boxes to our collection, bringing our total number of boxes to 42!  Here's a list of our newest collections:
 
Soon, we will also be adding several binge-worthy classic television shows to our collection.  Look for the following series, which will be coming soon:
As always, I am available to meet and talk with you.  This is your library and we want to hear what you think! 
 
 

  
Songs & Stories from the War Years, 1939-1945
Tues, September 19th
12:00 PM
 
 
Peopl e of all ages love the music from World War II era, 1939-1945.  Join us for Songs and Stories from the War Years presented by Richard Kruppa. This entertaining and informative program focuses on some of the most beloved songs from that era. Songs like "Bluebirds over the White Cliffs of Dover," "Sentimental Journey," "Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition," and "Chattanooga Choo Choo." Richard not only sings the songs, accompanying himself on guitar, 5-string banjo, and baritone ukulele, but he tells their fascinating and unfamiliar stories as well; their meaning, how they came to be, and their significance.
 
Note: This program will take place at the Council on Aging, 951 Mammoth Road, Dracut.
 
This program is sponsored by the Friends of Dracut Library.  
   
Please register.
 
The Delvina Theater Company Presents: Truly Eleanor  
Sat, September 23rd
2:00 PM
 
 In this 3-person, live performance, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt shares some of her most private and meaningful moments - her lonely childhood; her joyous courtship and marriage with her fifth cousin, Franklin; her devastation at Franklin's love affair with her own social secretary; her resolve to make him president after his polio diagnosis; her involvement in his presidency; and her eventual triumph at the United Nations.  "Truly Eleanor" takes a candid look at our greatest First Lady's courage and at her great contributions to human rights and liberty for all.  The cast will open up for discussion of the subject matter after the performance.
 
 
This program is sponsored by the Friends of Dracut Library.  
   
Please register.  
 
How to Reduce Stress and Cultivate Well-Being
Monday, September 25th
7:00 PM
 
 Join Dr. Beth Kurland (psychologist & author) as she shares strategies from her new book The Transformative Power of Ten Minutes: An Eight Week Guide to Reducing Stress and Cultivating Well-Being.  Discover how setting aside just 10 minutes a day, and bringing simple tools such as mindfulness with you into the course of your day, can help reduce stress and develop a deeper sense of well-being.  There will be time for Q&A after the presentation.  Dr. Kurland will be available to sign books after the program. 
    
This program is sponsored by the Friends of Dracut Library.  
   
Please register.

  Fall Raffle
 
The Friends are now requesting donations of complete raffle baskets or gift cards for their Fall Raffle.  The raffle will take place from October 18th - October 28th during regular library hours.  Tickets will be 4 for $1.00 & 25 for $5.00.  Donations must be brought to the Library no later than October 16th.  All proceeds from the raffle go to the Friends of the Library and are used to support library programs.
 
Membership Drive
 
Have you used a museum pass?
 
Did you children take part in Harry Potter Week?
 
Have you attended a yoga session, movie or speaker at the library?
 
Did you children do the summer reading program?
 
If you have taken part in any of the above most of the cost of these programs have been paid by the Friends of the Library.
 
The Friends have a number of activities going on in October. They will be running a membership drive from October 14th through October 28th.  Become a new member during this time and you will get 18 months of membership for the price of 12 months.
 
Pop-Up Book Sales 
 
You seemed to like them - so we're bringing them back!  
 
Saturday, October 14th 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 
and
 
Saturday, October 28th
12:00 Pm - 3:00 PM 
 

June2017FictionSeptember 2017- New Fiction Titles


Clicking on any title should bring you into the  
Dracut Library catalog, where you can read  
a summary, check availability and place a hold.


Action | Adventure
Fantasy
General

Graphic Novels
Historical
Mystery
Romance
Suspense |Thriller
 
 June2017LPSeptember 2017 New Large Print



Clicking on any title should bring you into the Dracut Library catalog, where you can read a summary, check availability and place a hold.

Large Print Fiction

Large Print Nonfiction
June2017Audio September 2017 New Audiobooks



Clicking on any title should bring you into the Dracut Library catalog, where you can read a summary, check availability and place a hold.

Books on CD - Fiction

Playaways - Fiction
June2017NFSeptember 2017 New Nonfiction




Clicking on any title should bring you into the Dracut Library catalog, where you can read a summary, check availability and place a hold.

Art
Agriculture
Autobiography & Biography

Business & Economics

Computers

Cooking

Essays

Family & Relationships

History

Language Arts

Military

Photography

Political Science

Psychology
ImportantDatesImportant Dates

  • Late Opening - The Library will be CLOSED the morning of Thursday, September 28th for Professional Development. We will open at 1:00 PM.  We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
     
  • Columbus Day - The Library will be CLOSED on Monday, October 9th, in observation of Columbus Day.
     
  • Monthly Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees - Wednesday, October 11th at 4:30 PM in the Director's Office.
    Open Meeting
  • Friends of the Dracut Library - Wednesday, October 25th  at 6:30 PM in the Meeting Room. All are welcome to attend;
     
 

 
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